smart device

noun

Any of many devices that are computerized to an advanced degree; especially, any of the (countless) ones that make up the internet of things.

“Near-synonym: ICD”

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ICD
First used 21st c.
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Meanings

nounsmart device (plural smart devices)

plural smart devices

  1. Any of many devices that are computerized to an advanced degree; especially, any of the (countless) ones that make up the internet of things.First known use 21st c.

    Near-synonym: ICD

    Synonyms: ICD

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of many devices that are computerized to an advanced degree; especially, any of the (countless) ones that make up the internet of things.

Similar
ICD

Origin

Patterned after similar and earlier terms including smart bomb.

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APA

smart device. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smart%20device

MLA

“smart device.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smart%20device. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “smart device,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smart%20device.

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